Hunt Down Your Missing W-2s and 1099s

The deadline for mailing W-2s and 1099s was Jan. 31, so if you don’t have yours yet…they’re probably lost in the mail. Don’t panic, Blueprint for Financial Prosperity has some tips to help track them down.

1099:
Since 1099s don’t need to be included with your return, you can simply call your accounts and ask them what they reported. If you have accounts earning interest and did not get a 1099, you can call the bank and request a print out. —MEGHANN MARCO

You can always opt to get your W-2 electronically and have the option of reprinting copies yourself. No more worries about them getting lost in the mail. Many banks offer 1099s online also, so you can always check your bank’s website and print them off yourself.

This post dealt with not one but two personal situations I’m dealing with right now. The minor one, that my number-one client has so far not provided me with a 1099, and the major one, that my own cat chose the very moment I started reading the post to curl up and go to sleep on my desk, on top of my tax forms.